Private beta — opening soon

The operating system for your hobbies.

Track what you own, swap what you don't use, focus on what you love. One ecosystem to tame impulsive purchases and actually enjoy every hobby you start.

3 months Pro free · 90-second quiz · no spam, ever.

People enjoying different hobbies
More than a swap app

One ecosystem for every hobby you start.

Swap is just one piece. HobbyLoop is six tools that work together to tame impulsive purchases, surface what you already own, and help you actually enjoy your hobbies.

HobbyVault

Track every piece of gear you own — finally know what's in that closet.

NeuroSwap

Swap what you don't use with someone who's about to start that hobby.

FocusLoop

Sessions that turn "I should practice" into "I just did".

Rewards

Earn Loop Points for every healthy hobby habit. Gamify the dopamine.

Learn

Resources on ADHD, neurodiversity, and how to actually stick with hobbies.

Loopie AI

Your assistant that nudges, suggests and keeps you on track between hyperfixations.

This is what a swap looks like

Two people, two abandoned hobbies, zero money lost.

You list what you're not using. HobbyLoop matches you with someone whose old gear is your next obsession. You agree, you swap.

Mia, 28 · stopped playing
Electric guitar
Original value€420
Leo, 31 · ready to try
Pottery wheel
Original value€380

No cash. No fees eating your value. Just gear moving to hands that'll actually use it.

Every hobby you've half-started lives here.

From the €1,200 bike phase to the 3-week ceramics era — if it has gear, it has a home on HobbyLoop.

Music

Guitars, synths, DJ controllers

Outdoor & Sports

Bikes, climbing gear, skis

Photo & Video

Cameras, lenses, gimbals

Art & Craft

Easels, pottery wheels, tablets

Gaming & VR

Consoles, VR headsets, sim rigs

Fitness

Weights, rowers, yoga kits

Tech & Maker

3D printers, drones, Arduino

Wellness & Other

Meditation, hydroponics, more

Do the math

See what swapping saves you, live.

Slide the numbers. The difference is real money you're leaving on the table.

4
350
Total invested: 1,400
If you resell
−€840

Lost to depreciation & fees (~60%)

If you swap with HobbyLoop
1,288

Value recovered as gear for your next hobby (~92%)

You'd save
728
The Hobby Switcher quiz1 / 11

How many hobbies have you started in the last 2 years?

Be honest — we won't judge.

How HobbyLoop works

Three steps to stop losing money on hobbies you don't do anymore.

Step 1

List your gear

Snap a photo of the equipment you've stopped using. Takes 60 seconds per item.

Step 2

Match with a switcher

We find someone whose abandoned hobby is your next obsession — and vice versa.

Step 3

Swap, no money lost

Trade directly. Keep the value of what you bought instead of selling at 40% of price.

Why swapping beats reselling

The marketplace economy is built to make you lose money. HobbyLoop isn't.

Reselling
~40%

of original value recovered after fees, shipping, and lowball offers.

HobbyLoop swap
~100%

You get gear of equivalent value for the next thing you want to try. Nothing wasted.

Swaps we'd love to make happen.

Example matches from beta testers' wishlists. Your hobby graveyard is someone's starting line.

GaveDSLR camera (€680)
GotAcoustic guitar + amp (€640)

"Photography just wasn't for me. Now I actually play every evening."

Sara, Milan
GaveIndoor rower (€520)
GotDrawing tablet + screen (€500)

"I switched obsessions in 3 months. Swapping meant I didn't waste a cent."

Marco, Bologna
GaveDrone + extras (€430)
GotBouldering shoes & crash pad (€410)

"Reselling would've given me €150. The swap got me my whole climbing kit."

Elena, Rome
Beta playbook

Get the most out of the beta

Six tiny habits that turn first-time listers into power swappers.

List with clear photos

Natural light, 3+ angles, show any wear. Listings with great photos get swapped 4× faster.

Be specific in tags

Brand, model, size, skill level. Specific tags help our matcher find your perfect swap partner.

Stay open to swap value

Don't fixate on euros — focus on what you'd actually use next. The best swaps aren't always equal price.

Reply within 24h

Fast responders close 3× more swaps. The beta community is small — quick chats build trust.

Rate every swap

Your honest review helps everyone. Top-rated swappers get featured and matched first.

Set hobby alerts

Tell us what you're curious about next. We'll ping you the moment matching gear lands.

What beta testers get

  • Full access to the entire ecosystem — Vault, Swap, Focus, Rewards, Learn and Loopie AI
  • 3 months of Pro tier free for every beta tester
  • Extra perks based on how much you contribute (feedback, referrals, testing)
  • Direct line to the founders — your feedback shapes v1
  • Early access to swap matching before public launch
Send it & save my spot

Questions, answered.

An ecosystem to manage hobbies and the impulsive purchases that come with them. You track your gear in HobbyVault, swap what you no longer use, run focus sessions, earn rewards, learn how your brain works, and get nudged by Loopie, your AI assistant. Swapping is just one piece.

Beta is invite-only — your spot is reserved on signup.